Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Paperback – December 12, 2017

This graphic novel was great. The MonsterVerse is still a struggling cinematic universe but in my opinion, it has great potential and this work is a great example of that. Reading Birth of Kong helps flesh out the nature of Monarch, shows the dedication of the writers to create an ongoing, developing continuity, and tells great stories with unforeseen twists. Have a read to enter the space of exploring this version of reality.

The story isn't revolutionary, but it works. Typical adventure disaster on Kong Island. But the art is gorgeous, and is enough to justify the purchase.

Read it on the 1st night I got it. Pretty good story and the art work is fantastic. Better artwork than the Godzilla: Awakening comic.

*SPOILER FREE*This is interesting because it labels itself as a prequel, but most of the events of the story takes place 20 years after the events of the movie. The "prequel" parts are flashbacks of sorts. The story itself didn't reveal a whole lot to quite justify it's length, but it was still interesting nonetheless. The back of it has some "extra files" describing all the "animals" on the island, including some that dont show up in the movie or comic.The pictures themselves seemed a little difficult to pick out details. I'm not sure if it's the material it is printed on, a lack of contrast in the art, or I'm just not used to it.

I'd give 4-1/2 stars for the writers grammatical errors. Otherwise I enjoyed this. The story was "pretty good" and I liked the artwork.

It’s Great!

A very nice sequel to the movie that further ties it to the Monster verse. Lots of concept art and Monarch info as well.

I liked all of the products I ordered and I read and use them all.